2016 Ram ProMaster belt

CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as a problem.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag warning lightwill turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch
is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a
single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning
Light has been detected, it will stay on until the fault
is cleared. If the light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer
service the vehicle immediately. Refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
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SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
•It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured
or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Power/Manual Folding Mirror Positions
1 — Normal Driving Position
2 — Fold In Position
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Manual Front Seat Adjustments
The driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward,
rearward, reclined, front and rear height and lumbar
adjustments.
WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seat belt. Forward And Rearward Adjustment
The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor.
Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear-
ward. Release the bar once the seat is in the desired
position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and
rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters
have latched.
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outward. Release the lever once the seatback is in the
upright position.WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Air Seat — If Equipped
The seat is equipped with a mechanical spring system
and hydraulic shock absorber to ensure maximum com-
fort and safety. The system of springs also effectively
absorbs impact from uneven road surfaces.Recliner Lever
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Red Telltale Indicator Lights
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a
chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver seat belt remains un-
buckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continuously and a chime will
sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
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•Buzzer Volume
• Seat Belt Buzzer (*)
• (*) just available after SBR disable made by CHR
Service
• Service (Diesel Only)
• DRL - Daytime Running Light (if equipped)
• Exit Menu
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the instru-
ment panel to the left of the steering column: •MODE Button
Push and HOLD the MODE button for a time longer than
1 second to access/select the information screens or
submenu screens of a main menu item. Push and hold the
MODE button for two seconds to reset displayed/
selected features that can be reset.
EVIC Control Buttons
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•UP Arrow Button
Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu and sub-
menus or adjust the illumination on the instru-
ment panel when the headlights are on.
• DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release the DOWN arrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
submenus or adjust the illumination on the
instrument panel when the headlights are on.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. Push and release the UP
and DOWNbuttons
to access the different options and settings (setup). The setup menu can be activated by pushing the
MODE
button. Single pushes on the UP
or DOWNbuttons
will scroll through the setup menu options. The menu
items include the following functions:
• Speed Beep
• Trip B Data
• Set Time
• Set Data
• Autoclose
• Units (Distance, Fuel Economy, Temperature)
• Language
• Buzzer Volume
• Seat Belt Buzzer (*)
• (*) just available after SBR disable made by CHR
Service
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